Youku is a prominent Chinese video-sharing platform that allows users to search, view, and share a diverse array of video content across multiple devices. The platform features a wide range of offerings, including user-generated content, self-produced series, and licensed professional material, catering to both individual creators and institutions. It provides a venue for sharing various forms of media, such as independent films, viral videos, and personal moments. In 2012, Youku expanded its reach by acquiring Tudou, enhancing its position in the competitive landscape that includes rivals like Tencent Video, 163 Video, and Sohu Video. The platform has garnered significant user engagement, with millions of daily views, reflecting its status as a key player in China's digital entertainment sector.
Beijing Jiae Tianxia Technology Co., Ltd. operates "Jiae.com", an online platform for product shopping. The company was founded on November 1, 2012 and is based in China.
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality gaming experiences seamlessly across various devices, including desktops, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. Founded in 2015, Vreal aims to enhance gaming content by fostering a social experience where fans can engage with their favorite creators in immersive environments. The platform allows game streamers to share the complete 3D surroundings of the virtual reality worlds they explore, facilitating interactive gameplay and enabling enthusiasts to enjoy games together.
Developer of a news sharing platform. The company provides entertainment and game centered news on their platform for their readers.
Yinhekuyu Media
Series A in 2015
Founded in 2015, Yinhekuyu focuses on producing short videos, films and web TV dramas. In 2016, it cooperated with Youku to produced a popular Chinese entertainment TV show, Mars Intelligence Agency. The show currently consists of two series and has attracted over a billion views and generated advertising revenue worth millions of RMB in the past year.
Beijing Ezart Education Technology Co., Ltd. is a private company established in 2014 and located in Beijing, China. It specializes in pre-service education with a focus on the art sector, specifically targeting the film and entertainment industry. Ezart provides professional training services aimed at enhancing the skills of individuals pursuing careers in film and television. The company offers comprehensive training programs designed to prepare aspiring talents for employment in these fields, thereby contributing to the development of qualified professionals in the creative industries.
Tudou is a Chinese video sharing website that enables young users to get their voices heard on mainstream network media platforms. Launched on April 15, 2005, by its founder Wang Tei, Tudou was listed on NASDAQ on August 17 that same year. Tudou.com completed its fifth round of financing for $40 million dollars in 2010. In 2012, Tudou was acquired by Youku in a stock-for-stock transaction, and the merger of China's two biggest online video companies was finalized after shareholders approved the deal on August 20, 2012. The new entity was named Youku Tudou, Inc. According to iResearch, the number of monthly unique visitors to the site increased from approximately 182 million in December 2010 to about 227 million in May 2013, giving Youku Tudou, Inc. the advantage in terms of user base over its major rivals, Sohu, PPTV and iQiyi.
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